Nine things you said about William and Kate's royal visit to Sunderland

They were in the city to officially open Sunderland’s Fire Station arts hub and to inspect the on-going work at the Northern Spire bridge.

Here’s what readers had to say on the visit.

•Helen Green said: “My daughter sang for them today as part of the Sunderland group picnic. What an honour for all the band.”

•Kelly Joseph-Tavernier said: “Kate was lovely with the kids. I remember making flags in school for Princess Diana and Prince Charles visiting back in the 80s. Very exciting for kids.”

•Lisa Carroll said: “Excellent for Sunderland. Amazing couple, welcome!”

•Michael Liam Mccormick Mcgrath said: “Great for them to be in the city, would have been a lot better if the bridge was finished and they officially opened it. That would have been great!”

•Philip Amatt said: “The two brothers and their significant other halves have raised the credibility of the Royal Family in recent years since the death of their mother. I like Will and Kate and wish them well. Great honour for Sunderland this visit. Although I’m sure there might be a handful of whingers, Sunderland looks lovely today. Wish I was there!”

•Marie Furniss said: “So proud to work for Engie Regeneration who did the work on this building. It was an amazing project!”

•Maxine Greenhalgh said: “William and Kate, my favourite royals, opened the new fire station pub and the new bridge.”

•Kam Chera said: “The Duke & Duchess melted everyone’s hearts in Sunderland today at the opening of The Fire Station.”

•Connie Foster said: “It was fantastic to be there! Well worth the wait in the freezing cold.”